Natural Vanilla And Other Natural Flavors
What is Natural Vanilla And Other Natural Flavors?
Natural vanilla flavor comes from vanilla beans, which are the fruit of a tropical orchid. Other natural flavors are derived from natural sources like fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, or yeast. These flavors are created through physical, enzymatic, or microbiological processes.
Is Natural Vanilla And Other Natural Flavors gluten-free?
Gluten is not typically present in natural flavors.
Is Natural Vanilla And Other Natural Flavors a major allergen?
Natural flavors are not typically derived from major allergens.
What is Natural Vanilla And Other Natural Flavors used for?
Manufacturers add natural flavors to enhance or impart taste and aroma in a wide variety of foods.
Is Natural Vanilla And Other Natural Flavors safe?
Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used for their intended purpose.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add natural flavors to enhance or impart taste and aroma in a wide variety of foods. They are commonly found in baked goods like cookies and cakes, as well as in beverages, dairy products, and candies.
Health notes
Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used for their intended purpose. International bodies like JECFA have also evaluated flavorings. At typical consumption levels, natural flavors are not associated with adverse health effects. There are no widespread controversies regarding the safety of natural flavors.
Allergen info
Natural flavors are not typically derived from major allergens. However, if a natural flavor is derived from a source that is a major allergen (e.g., vanilla extract from a plant related to orchids, which are not a major allergen), it would be declared. Gluten is not typically present in natural flavors.
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